"Take a look at the contents of the agreement. If you have no objections, just sign it. I've already signed mine," Liu Bingxue said to Chu Lingtian.
Chu Lingtian opened the engagement agreement and saw that everything was clearly laid out. For example, it stated that he and Liu Bingxue would be engaged for one year, acting as fiancés to the outside world. During this period, Chu Lingtian's salary would be ten thousand yuan per month as compensation for playing the role of Liu Bingxue's fiancé. Chu Lingtian was required to play the role of fiancé well in front of Liu Bingxue's friends and family, and absolutely must not reveal any flaws or show any signs of deceit. Of course, if Chu Lingtian needed it, Liu Bingxue also had to play the role of fiancée in front of his friends and family.
Furthermore, since they were merely pretending to be engaged, engaging in a charade, any attempt by Chu Lingtian to force Liu Bingxue into marital intimacy would be a breach of contract, resulting in a penalty of one million yuan and legal repercussions.
"Should this clause be amended?" Chu Lingtian asked Liu Bingxue.
Liu Bingxue frowned and retorted, "Which clause?"
"It says that if I force you into marital intimacy, I'll have to pay one million yuan and face legal consequences. What if you force me into marital intimacy?" Chu Lingtian pointed to the clause in the contract and showed it to Liu Bingxue.
"Scoundrel! Such a hypothetical situation is impossible. I would never force you to engage in marital intimacy with me. You're simply dreaming!" Liu Bingxue was instantly enraged by Chu Lingtian, her ample bosom heaving, her breathing quickening.
"That's not necessarily true. Don't forget, that night in the hotel room, you were quite enthusiastic and seemed to enjoy it. Perhaps your body has already fallen in love with marital intimacy, and you just haven't realized it yet," Chu Lingtian said to Liu Bingxue with a serious expression.
"You... Fine, I'll add it!!!" Liu Bingxue's beautiful face was filled with anger. She snatched the contract from Chu Lingtian's hand and personally added a clause: If she, Liu Bingxue, were to force Chu Lingtian into marital intimacy during this period, she would also have to compensate Chu Lingtian one million yuan, and Chu Lingtian could also pursue legal action against her.
"That's more like it," Chu Lingtian said, smiling with satisfaction after looking at what Liu Bingxue had added. He continued, "You're quite fast. Truly decisive and swift."
"Do you think I'm like you? Doing nothing all day, making no progress, just idling around. I really don't understand how, as a young man, you can see the remarkable achievements of your peers and feel no shame or remorse!" Liu Bingxue was still annoyed by Chu Lingtian's forceful demand to add that clause and took the opportunity to scold him.
"Heh, you can't judge a person by their appearance, just as you can't measure the sea with a ladle. Sometimes, what you see isn't necessarily the truth," Chu Lingtian said with a smile.
"I know what you want to say, that you're skilled and have strong combat abilities, but what good is that? Especially in the business world, is it useful? To achieve success and great wealth, you need a sharp mind, extraordinary courage, and a powerful background. In my opinion, you have none of these. You'll only ever be a brute with mere martial arts skills!" Although Liu Bingxue said this, she genuinely thought of Chu Lingtian this way.
"Alright, think whatever you want. I've signed both contracts. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now." Chu Lingtian smiled calmly. If he were easily swayed by others' opinions, he wouldn't be the seasoned King of Wolves who had been through countless battles.
"You signed without even reading the contract thoroughly?" Liu Bingxue asked, her brow furrowed.
Chu Lingtian replied earnestly, "Don't worry, I won't go back on my word. Since I've agreed, I will keep my promise and fulfill the contract to the end." In the military world, everyone knew that the Death Wolf King's word was his bond!
"Alright, but I still need to go over some of the contract's finer points with you." As Liu Bingxue spoke, she picked up one of the engagement agreements and read, "First, since we will be acting as fiancé and fiancée, when either party needs the other to accompany them to certain events, both parties must cooperate unconditionally."
"Second, we are not a real couple, so we will not interfere with each other's private lives. However, we must not affect our image as fiancé and fiancée to the outside world."
"Third, our relationship as fiancé and fiancée must not be known to other employees of my company. Nor can those who know it suspect that our relationship is fake, nor can they know the truth."
"The first two points are fine, but the third point will be difficult to achieve. We all live in this city. If you want some people to know and some not to, it's hard to manage," Chu Lingtian said with a laugh.
"Let's do it this way for now. We'll discuss how to handle things if any situations arise later," Liu Bingxue replied.
"Okay. However, I have some personal matters to attend to recently, so I may not be punctual with my work. Being late and leaving early might become the norm." Chu Lingtian was thinking about the task entrusted to him by his superior and the need to investigate the truth behind his family's annihilation overnight, which might make it impossible for him to adhere to regular work hours.
Liu Bingxue glared at Chu Lingtian and sneered, "Stop making excuses for your laziness and lack of ambition. 'I have some personal matters to attend to recently' – don't you think that reason is childish and ridiculous? I'm not expecting you to contribute anything to the company anyway. If you're late or leave early, your salary will be deducted according to company regulations. As for your position, no one can fire you without my written consent, so you can rest assured. This is also part of the compensation for agreeing to be my fake partner."
"That's good enough then. Happy cooperation," Chu Lingtian said with a grin.
"Also, I need to remind you not to stir up trouble in the company, and certainly not to get involved with the women in the company. If you want to flirt with women, go do it outside. Don't affect my company's image and development." Liu Bingxue, thinking of Chu Lingtian's carefree and somewhat flirtatious nature, worried that he might cause problems with Guo Xiaoyan or Qin Li, thereby impacting the company.
"Don't worry, I have a good sense of proportion when it comes to relationships between men and women. As for causing trouble, as long as the others in your company don't provoke me, I won't bother with them. But if they dare to foolishly seek trouble with me, I will absolutely not be polite." Chu Lingtian stood up from his chair, his expression very calm.
"Regardless of whether anyone bothers you, you cannot resolve issues with violence anymore..." Before Liu Bingxue could finish her sentence, Chu Lingtian interrupted her.
Chu Lingtian's eyes turned cold, and a sharp killing intent like a gleaming blade emerged. He said in a stern voice, "I have my own principles and bottom lines for how I live and conduct myself. No one can touch them. Otherwise, I will definitely handle it my way. Not even the Jade Emperor can change that!"
Liu Bingxue was stunned by Chu Lingtian's domineering aura, leaving her somewhat flustered. Chu Lingtian turned and walked out of the office.